Courchevel 1550

Courchevel 1550 is a quiet village, offering cheaper accommodation and restaurants in comparison to the higher village of 1850 and is an ideal destination for family holidays. Although located lower down the mountain it is only a gondola ride away from the more glamorous Courchevel 1850 and from there access to the rest of the ski area is simple.

Skiers can access the upper slopes of the resort by taking the 6 person high-speed gondola up to the hub of the Courchevel 1850, La Croisette, or choose to take one of two other lifts leading up to the ridge separating the resort from Meribel.

All the villages in the Courchevel Valley are linked by a free shuttle bus and those staying in 1550 have the added bonus of the gondola up to 1850, which stays open until 7.30pm evening. Courchevel 1550 is home to some friendly bars and restaurants, with the atmosphere in general being rather peaceful, and offering much better value for money than the villages’ glamorous neighbour, Courchevel 1850.

Whilst skiing in Courchevel 1550, other activities to try include snow-shoeing, snow-mobiling, ice-climbing, swimming and ice-skating.

Gear Hire

Intersport Alpe Sports

Rue des Grangettes - Tel :0479 08 24 11 www.intersport-courchevel1550.com.

Priviledge First Class Ski Hire

Home fitting and delivery. Tel: 0683 51 50 21 www.priviledgeski.com.

Raymonde Sports Skiset and Regis

Rue des Rois - Tel: 0479 08 21 00

Skis Locations Sandrine 203 km/h.

Résidence Adret - Tel: 0479 08 29 96 www.skiloc-courchevel.com

Internet Cafés

The Bar (1550)

Restaurants

L'Oeil de Boeuf

Lunch 12-15.00. Dinner. 19.00-22.00.
This small but superb little restaurant faces the bottom of the Tovets piste(blue). It's a converted 200 year old barn, with a beautiful rustic interior, complete with roaring log fire (also used for cooking!). The food is wonderful, with very friendly service. This is a real quality little restaurant. Reservations (Essential) Tel: 04 79 08 22 10.

La Cortina

Style: Pizzeria and Savoyard specialities. Rue des Grangetts - Tel: 0479 08 08 87

Le Caveau

Style: Traditional. Rue des Rois - Tel: 0479 08 09 42.

Les Flocons

Style: Traditional. Rue des Rois - Tel: 0479 08 02 70

Hotels

Les Ancolies

3 Star - 32 Rooms - Rue des Gravelles - 73120 Courchevel 1550 Tel: +33 (0) 479 08 27 66 www.leasancolies.fr

Les Flocons

3 Star - 26 Rooms - 3 Suites - 1 Apartments - 73120 Courchevel 1550 - Tel.: +33 (0) 479 08 02 70 - www.courchevel-hotel-flocons.com

Le Chanrossa

2 Star - 18 Rooms - 1 Apartments - 73120 Courchevel 1550, Tel.: +33 (0) 479 08 06 58

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